What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever received a document from a client?

The Most Unconventional Ways Clients Send Documents

As professionals, we often encounter a variety of challenges when it comes to document submission from clients. One question that inevitably comes to mind is: what’s the most unconventional or downright baffling way you’ve ever received a document?

Let me share my own experience. I once had a client send me a photograph of a PDF displayed on their iPad, captured with a Samsung phone. To add to the absurdity, this photo was then emailed to me. As you can imagine, we were forced to manually process that invoice, which certainly added an unexpected twist to my day-to-day operations.

I’m curious to hear your own stories! Have you ever received a document that left you scratching your head? Perhaps it was a handwritten note, an upside-down scan, or a file mysteriously renamed as “Image(345).jpg.” Whatever the case might be, I want to know the strangest submission you’ve come across.

I’m currently gathering anecdotes as I work on a project aimed at streamlining the document submission process. I’m not here to pitch anything; rather, I’d love to hear your experiences and reassure myself that I’m not alone in navigating the chaos of client communications. Share your stories, and let’s shed some light on the quirky side of document handling!